Clown isopod (Armadillidium klugii)

Short answers

Clown isopod: How big does the enclosure need to be?

A box of ~20 x 15 cm or larger, well ventilated.

Clown isopod: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–26 °C.

Clown isopod: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: No.

Clown isopod: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 2–3 years.

Clown isopod: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–26 °C

Night temperature

—

Basking spot

—

Humidity

50–70 % with a genuine dry zone and strong ventilation

UVB

No

Enclosure

Minimum size

a box of ~20 x 15 cm or larger, well ventilated

Substrate

Soil with leaf litter, cork bark, a small damp sphagnum zone

Feeding

Food

Leaf litter, rotten wood, vegetables, calcium (cuttlebone or eggshell), occasionally protein

Feeding interval

top up ~1×/week

Key facts

Adult size

approx. 1.4–1.8 cm (maximum 2.1 cm)

Life expectancy

2–3 years

Origin

The Balkans and Adriatic coast (Montenegro, Croatia)

Protection status

—

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keep as a colony; slow-growing, do not mix with aggressive Porcellio. These animals naturally live in groups. One colony per enclosure; do not mix animals from different lines or colour forms, so the lines stay pure.

Notes

An attractive "clown" isopod. It likes dry, temperate, well-ventilated conditions with a small damp retreat zone; it breeds comparatively slowly.

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Clown isopod (Armadillidium klugii) currently offered

• 10x Armadillidium klugii "Lake Skutari" – Wien · 25 €

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What you need to start

To keep Clown isopod (Armadillidium klugii) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (a box of ~20 x 15 cm or larger, well ventilated), substrate (Soil with leaf litter, cork bark, a small damp sphagnum zone), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.